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• Burglar ransacks home after climbing through upstairs window

  14-01-2026 13:30 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  A burglar ransacked a Bushey home after climbing in through a window, sparking a call for information.
  
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• 600-home plan opposite ancient woodland recommended for approval

  14-01-2026 12:10 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Some 600 homes could soon be built opposite Whippendell Wood after plans were recommended for approval.
  
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• Watford TGI Fridays NOT included in list of 16 closed branches

  14-01-2026 12:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  TGI Fridays has closed 16 branches immediately, with the Watford location appearing to be safe.
  
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• TSB, First Direct, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide and Santander all offering cash to switch

  14-01-2026 11:21 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  TSB, First Direct, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide, and Santander are so keen to take on new customers that they are all offering a cash incentive this month, up to £750
  
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• The rare Royal Mint 50p coin sitting in your change that could be worth £125

  14-01-2026 11:18 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK, with many collectable designs
  
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• Garston ultra-rapid charging site a big hit with motorists

  14-01-2026 11:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  LEAP24 are delighted at the response their Ultra Rapid Charging Station in Garston has enjoyed since it was officially opened in September by Watford mayor Peter Taylor, with local motorists flocking to the site.
  
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• TikTok personality with 4m followers tries 'famous' nachos at Watford cinema

  14-01-2026 09:07 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  TikTok vlogger "letstestlaurencemore" has paid a visit to Watford's Vue Cinema to try the chain's "famous" nachos.
  
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• New 64-home plan in Watford revealed with consultation event set

  14-01-2026 08:55 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Watford Community Housing is preparing to hold an event to get feedback on plans for 64 homes on land between the Holywell Estate and Watford Business Park.
  
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• Labour Government U-turns on plans to introduce compulsory digital ID for UK workers

  14-01-2026 07:30 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Labour has appeared to scrap plans for a compulsory digital ID in the UK, focusing instead on mandatory digital right-to-work checks after criticism.
  
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• Colosseum under fire after 'heartbreaking' last-minute cancellation

  14-01-2026 06:30 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Disappointed parents have expressed their frustration after a K-Pop Demon Hunters tribute show at Watford Colosseum was cancelled at short notice.
  
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• Overground suspended due to 'police investigation at train station'

  13-01-2026 19:03 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  An Overground line is suspended for police to carry out an investigation. Live updates here.
  
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• LIVE as Overground suspended while police carry out investigation at station

  13-01-2026 19:03 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  An Overground line is suspended for police to carry out an investigation. Live updates here.
  
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• Is Reddit down right now? Thousands flock to DownDetector amid outage reports

  13-01-2026 18:12 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Reddit users have reported an outage on the social media site this afternoon (January 13) and the issue is being investigated.
  
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• Ex-Herts Police officer 'stripped of British citizenship for living in Russia'

  13-01-2026 18:10 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  A former Hertfordshire Police officer has claimed he was stripped of his British citizenship for living in Russia.
  
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• Doumbia resumes Watford training and Vata back on the grass

  13-01-2026 17:57 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Watford striker Mamadou Doumbia has returned to training ahead of Saturday's match against Millwall, with Rocco Vata also close to fitness.
  
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• Two north London colleges stop strikes after talks

  13-01-2026 17:23 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Staff at Stanmore College and Barnet & Southgate College suspend strike for talks, while other London colleges continue walkouts in pay and conditions dispute.
  
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• Nine-bed HMO plan returns despite previous ASB fears

  13-01-2026 16:57 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Plans for a nine-bed HMO in Kings Langley's Station Road have been submitted despite concerns previously being raised about ASB.
  
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• Fixing Herts roads a ‘top priority’, says county council leader

  13-01-2026 16:32 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Hertfordshire County Council leader Steve Jarvis has stressed that fixing roads is a “top priority".
  
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• Is X down? Thousands report outage with social media app

  13-01-2026 15:40 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Thousands have reported issues with the social media app X, seeing questions if the app is down.
  
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• Referee appointed for Watford's Championship clash with Millwall

  13-01-2026 15:37 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Ruebyn Ricardo has appointed to referee Watford's EFL Championship fixture with Millwall at Vicarage Road on Saturday.
  
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• Watford church to mosque plan: everything you need to know

  13-01-2026 15:10 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Everything residents need to know about plans to turn a disused church into a mosque and community space in Langley Way, Watford.
  
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• Cox: Daggers victory can give us major boost

  13-01-2026 14:59 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Wealdstone boss Sam Cox says that the 1-0 FA Trophy win over Dagenham and Redbridge can provide a major confidence boost for his team.
  
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• Flooding fears blow for 200-home plan on green space

  13-01-2026 13:45 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Plans for 200 homes to be added to a Radlett development have been dealt a blow after Hertfordshire County Council's flooding authority lodged an objection.
  
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• EFL experts tip Watford to finish in the Championship play-off positions

  13-01-2026 13:30 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  EFL podcast Not The Top 20 have tipped Watford to finish inside the Championship play-off positions in their mid-season predictions episode.
  
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• Man 'sexually assaults member of staff' in Liverpool Street station

  13-01-2026 13:14 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A man reportedly sexually assaulted a member of staff in Liverpool Street station near the ticket barrier.
  
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• Sky issues new 'dodgy' Fire Stick warning as it works on 'significant' crackdown

  13-01-2026 13:06 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  But Sky has warned Illegal TV Fire Sticks and/or ‘dodgy boxes’ users that it is taking "significant" action to ensure its content remains protected.
  
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• Royal Mint shares new 50p coin in ‘fitting tribute’ to mark significant anniversary

  13-01-2026 13:06 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  The Royal Mint has announced a new 50p coin celebrating Concorde to mark 50 years since the aircraft’s first commercial flight
  
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• SME's Warned to Expect Higher Insurance Bills This Year

  13-01-2026 13:04 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Small businesses face rising insurance premiums this year, with 51% already seeing increases. Experts warn SMEs to review cover and cut costs early.
  
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• Woman 'sexually assaulted' while walking up stairs in Euston station

  13-01-2026 12:36 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A woman has reportedly been sexually assaulted in Euston as she was walking up stairs in the station.
  
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• Calls for Colombia Press return after replacement Jardin shuts within months

  13-01-2026 11:39 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Following the closure of Watford town centre venue Jardin, some punters have called for the return of the Colombia Press Wetherspoon pub.
  
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• Watford Women announce change of home for the second half of the season

  13-01-2026 11:07 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Watford Women will leave Kings Langley and play their home matches at Uxbridge FC for the second half of the 2025/26 season, in a move designed to complement their playing style.
  
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• Making AI-generated sexual images without consent now illegal in UK amid Grok AI row

  13-01-2026 07:40 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  The Government will make the making of AI-generated sexual images without consent a criminal offence. Ofcom is probing X and Grok AI amid new abuse laws.
  
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• Every Hertfordshire eatery with a 1/5 or 0/5 food hygiene rating

  13-01-2026 06:30 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  All eateries in every area of Hertfordshire that currently have a food hygiene rating of 1/5 or worse according to the Food Standards Agency.
  
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• 'Creative' and 'pedigree' spot named the coolest postcode in London for 2026

  13-01-2026 06:00 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  The coolest postcodes to live in for 2026 have been named, with London's Poplar among the UK's top picks.
  
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• Start date for 2026/27 EFL season confirmed

  12-01-2026 18:22 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  The 2026/27 EFL season will kick off across 14-16 August 2026 - but only after the first round of the Carabao Cup takes place the weekend before.
  
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• Five sites in and around Watford where 100+ homes could be built

  12-01-2026 18:13 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  These fives sites in the Watford area are all currently the subject of planning applications for 100 or more homes.
  
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• Royal Mail announces major change across UK to 'make life easier' for customers

  12-01-2026 17:48 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Royal Mail and Post Office have joined forces to introduce 24/7 parcel lockers across the UK.
  
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• Man caught in Hemel police chase admits multiple vehicle crimes

  12-01-2026 16:44 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  A Hemel Hempstead man has pleaded guilty to multiple vehicle crime offences including theft and dangerous driving.
  
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• 'I interviewed the Prime Minister in IKEA about parental leave and town centres'

  12-01-2026 16:03 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  It’s not every day you’re interviewing the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom about Swedish meatballs, parental leave and the future of Croydon.
  
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• Person in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by train on London line

  12-01-2026 14:57 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A person is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a train on a line to London.
  
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• Man fighting for life after medical emergency at leisure centre

  12-01-2026 14:50 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Police have confirmed that a man is in a critical condition following a "medical emergency" near South Oxhey leisure centre on Sunday evening (January 11).
  
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• Morris agrees deal with Leyton Orient - but switch depends on Watford's movements

  12-01-2026 14:40 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Watford left-back James Morris has agreed a deal to sign for Leyton Orient, but the switch depends on Watford's movements this month.
  
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• Three vehicle crimes in Watford spark police appeals

  12-01-2026 14:07 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Hertfordshire Police are appealing for the public's help to solve four crimes in and around Watford from recent days.
  
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• Trains cancelled on major London line after person hit by train

  12-01-2026 13:43 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A person has been hit by a train with services to London facing major delays or cancellations. Live updates here.
  
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• LIVE updates as trains cancelled on London line after person hit by train

  12-01-2026 13:43 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A person has been hit by a train with services to London facing major delays or cancellations. Live updates here.
  
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• Red Cross building plan submitted with new CGI released

  12-01-2026 13:25 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Formal plans have been submitted for Croxley Green's former Red Cross building to become homes, community space and offices.
  
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• New TV show filmed near Watford set to air next week

  12-01-2026 11:55 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Filming took place in Bovingdon and Tring for new Quest television series Guz Khan's Custom Cars, which is set to air next week.
  
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• ITV forced to postpone new series of Love Island: All Stars as villa evacuated

  12-01-2026 11:07 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  ITV has been forced to postpone the start of Love Island: All Stars series 3 after the villa was evacuated due to “ongoing wildfires”.
  
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• Virgin Media O2 offering £100s for old gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox

  12-01-2026 11:06 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Virgin Media O2 is offering up to £160 for old gaming consoles, including PlayStation and Xbox, through its O2 Recycle scheme - here's how to claim.
  
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• Rare Nestle chocolate like discontinued favourite back at Home Bargains for £1.49

  12-01-2026 11:05 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Nestle Jungly chocolate bars, which have been likened to discontinued Animal Bars, are back at Home Bargains for £1.49.
  
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